George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, are now grandparents; daughter Jenna gives birth to Margaret Lau

[TexasTowelie]

Source: Dallas Morning News

Just over a week away from the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, received even bigger news: they are now grandparents.

The newest member of the Bush family is Margaret Laura “Mila” Hager.

The Bushes’ daughter Jenna Bush Hager — wife of Henry Hager — gave birth to the child Saturday at 8:43 p.m. in New York City. Mila was named for her grandmothers, the former president said in a statement.

“Laura and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our grandchild,” George W. Bush said. “We met our beautiful granddaughter today. Jenna and Mila are healthy. And our family is elated.”

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Congratulations to the family.

[OKNancy]

1. I like the name they have chosen

She won't grow up with some stupid-ass made up name

[Warpy]

2. Or in my family, when the kid is named for the last relative to die.

I was always grateful Auntie Philomene hung on until I was five.

[babylonsister]

4. Warpy, hahaha! nt

[La Lioness Priyanka]

6. LOL.

[TexasTowelie]

7. Yes, you would have been stuck with the nickname "Filly"

for short.

[cartach]

47. That could really get strange if

a half dozen or so were born between deaths.

[Warpy]

48. They were in the 1950s.

The tradition died with my grandfather, though. While I find it rather a nice one, I also have to think of some of the names I dodged.

All I know about the elderly grand aunt whose namesake I am is that she had a screwball sense of humor and everybody loved her. I usually think that's enough. I've never even seen a picture.

[MoonchildCA]

34. Although she may have named her Margaret...

...as a tribute to Margaret Thatcher.

[tammywammy]

45. She's named after her grandmothers, Laura and Margaret.

Not Thatcher.

[AngryOldDem]

3. Congrats.

Pretty name, and I like the nickname, too.

[Cleita]

5. Congratulations to the parents

and sympathy to the child for having such an ass for gramps. But he probably will be too self-involved and in his cups to pay much attention to her anyway except at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

[gulliver]

8. Good things happen to bad people.

You can't blame Junior's kids for what he, Cheney, and their Republican cheering squad did to the country. That wouldn't be fair, and the kids and grand-kids I wish all happiness.

But I can't help but think of all the people who won't get to be grandparents thanks to Bush, Cheney, and the Republicans' war in Iraq. Every time Bush or Cheney have a moment of happiness, I hope they and we remember that what they took from others.

[cartach]

49. Those psychopathic bastards will remember often

what they took from others, and feel all warm and fuzzy that they have had the courage to make difficult decisions for the common good.

[caseymoz]

9. I hope she escapes. nt

[loudsue]

10. LOL! I'm getting a visual of that.

What a fine day that would be for her!

[Ahpook]

11. Congrats

Hope she can grow up to not be a parasite on humanity.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

12. Pitty the kid to find pics of mom on the web....

[hack89]

14. There is going to be a whole generation of kids in that situation

thank god there were no cell phone cameras and facebook when I was in college.

[msanthrope]

22. Can I tell you how thankful I am that Facebook did not exist when I

was a teen?

[Spitfire of ATJ]

38. I think there's a pic of me floating around sitting full reverse lotus staring into a fireplace.

[Beacool]

40. Come on, they were only 19 at the time.

It's not their fault that Jr. is their dad.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

41. It wouldn't be so bad if the family was cool...

Problem is, they end up as pompous.

[daleo]

13. Here's hoping that the baby grows up to be a liberal

Like one of Reagan's kids did.

[Hulk]

15. I'm not sure how to react....

Another in the line of "bushes" is tough to be excited about; but the birth of a healthy little girl is sent from heaven. Hmmmm...I'll hold my "elation" until I see how this one turns out.

[BlueStater]

16. Fuck the Bushes.

The only thing I feel is sympathy for the child that she has to be born into such a disgusting family. I can only hope she disowns them when she grows up.

[Kennah]

43. Shhh! Pipe down. Apparently someone clued them in.

[Initech]

17. Gross. Last thing we need is that family multiplying.

[santamargarita]

18. Margaret Thatcher's dead too-who gives a fuck!

[Fantastic Anarchist]

21. Thatcher gone and now this. Coincidence?

[Kennah]

44. The Beast never dies. It always rises again in a new body.

[Faygo Kid]

19. I'm too damned old for her to torch me.

I have no doubt that the climate-ruined world she inherits will be worsened by her existence.

But I will be gone.

[FrodosPet]

23. WOW! You are attacking a BABY?

So are all of your ancestors pure of motive and action?

[leftynyc]

51. Ridiculous

Should we be blaming every German citizen now for what their parents and grandparents did during WW2?

[Brigid]

20. Welcome to the world, little Mila.

Sorry about your family.

[CTyankee]

24. Let's be gracious. Even while we can be hopeful that Mila will become a great little

PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRAT!

I'm glad everyone is healthy.

[treestar]

25. I wish them happiness

As a Grandpa, even Dubya may be a nice guy. Poor kid will grow up knowing she's a descendant of a very unpopular President. But she'll have a lot of advantages in life. Wealthy family, etc.

[BlueStater]

33. She'll grow up knowing she's the descendant of a war criminal.

Several war criminals, actually.

I can only hope this child breaks free from the Bush family legacy of greed, evil, and stupidity. There's always hope. Look at Ron Reagan, for example. He didn't become like his father, thank goodness.

[treestar]

36. Yes. And there have been rumors that Jenna is not

necessarily a big conservative, sort of like Meghan McCain - they don't always agree with their horrible ancestors.

[neverforget]

26. Congrats to the family.

I hope her world is better than the one Grandpa Bush left us.

[pnwmom]

27. Margaret Laura is only 1/4 part Bush, since there are three other

non-Bush grandparents.

So I say we give her a chance.

[jmowreader]

28. She's going to have to be careful, though...

You put a bad apple in a basket of good ones, and it spoils the rest of the basket.

[pnwmom]

30. But one lightbulb lights up a whole room.

[City Lights]

29. Conrats to Jenna and Henry. nt

[abbeyco]

31. Congratulations to the Bush-Hagers on a healthy baby

Regardless of my feelings for bush the lesser, a healthy baby at birth is always a good thing.

[lastlib]

32. Congrats to the parents....

...condolences to the nation. Another member of the BFEE............

[MrMickeysMom]

35. First letter welcoming Margaret Lau

Actually, I'm sure it isn't....

Dear Margaret,

Sorry that your grandfather was such a tool of evil. Hope you're not.

Sincerely,

MMM

[Swede Atlanta]

37. Congratulations!

Did the infant have horns? Just kidding but if the child is raised in that family it will be singularly self-centered and wealthy without any understanding of the lives of ordinary people.

Maybe she will turn out to be a lesbian anarchist!!!

How awesome would that be????

[Beacool]

39. Congratulations to the Hagers and Bushes.

The Bush girls turned out OK. I'm also liking Laura, now that she talks more openly about issues. As for Jr., I hope he continues painting doggies and stays out of the limelight.

[rrneck]

42. Congratulations.

But you're still an asshole.

[olddad56]

46. Who is really the grandfather? Is it GW or is it Tommy Franks?

Hasn't that always been the rumor?

[JI7]

50. considering how much Jenna looks like W i don't think

it's an issue.

[dembotoz]

52. jenna was a miracle baby--they used to sterilize idiots

back in the day